DISINFECTANT


Meaning of DISINFECTANT in English

I. ˌdisə̇nˈfektənt noun

( -s )

Etymology: French désinfectant, from present participle of désinfecter to disinfect

: an agent that frees from infection ; especially : a chemical that destroys vegetative forms of harmful microorganisms but not ordinarily bacterial spores — used especially of substances suitable for application to inanimate objects; compare germicide

II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: French désinfectant, present participle

: serving or tending to disinfect : suitable for use in disinfecting

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